Canada Water Act
The Canada Water Act (French: Loi sur les ressources en eau du Canada) is a statute of the Government of Canada.It specifies the framework for cooperation between the provinces and territories of Canada and for the development and use of Canada's water resources.[1] This includes research, planning and implementation of programs relating to the conservation of Canadian waterways.[2] The Act recognizes the increased use and development of Canadian water resources and the connection between Canada's water resources and the health, well-being, and prosperity of Canadians.[2] The Act received royal assent on September 30, 1970.